(26 Feb 2016, 2:16 am)Dan wrote I think we'll continue to see a gradual minibus fleet replacement with Optare Solo SRs over the next year or two.
It makes sense to stick with what you know, and Go North East must have a pretty good relationship with Optare given that three vehicles are presently on loan from them.
Yes, the relationship with the 'supplier' (whether it be the manufacturer or the dealer) is an important part of the 'deal'.
One way that Volvo got a hold onto the UK truck market back in the late 1960s /early 1970s was to provide operators with demonstrators on loan.